Megan Hanlin
Marietta,GA
Summary
Compassionate Victim Advocate known for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in crisis intervention, case management, and legal support to offer comprehensive assistance to clients. Excel in empathy, active listening, and communication to effectively support and empower victims through challenging circumstances.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Crime Victim Compensation Specialist
Cherokee Judicial Circuit
Cartersville, GA
06.2024 - Current
- Attended court hearings to provide advocacy for victims throughout the criminal justice process.
- Prepared reports summarizing activities performed while working with clients.
- Collaborated with other professionals involved in client cases such as lawyers, counselors and social workers.
- Assisted in filing compensation claims with the state or local Victim Compensation Board.
- Assisted clients in understanding complex legal proceedings associated with their cases.
Victim Advocate Intern
Hall County District Attorney's Office
Gainesville, GA
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided emotional support and comfort to victims of crime.
- Attended court hearings to provide advocacy for victims throughout the criminal justice process.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss individual cases involving victims of crime.
- Proficient in using Tracker to make notes on cases, communicate with other members in the office, and provide different notices to victims.
Sales Lead/Teammate
Under Armour, Inc
Dawsonville, GA
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Promoted from Teammate to Sales Lead in July 2023
- Recognized as Employee of the Month for December 2022 for outstanding customer service
- Responsible for providing sales staff with constructive feedback and assisting staff in solving customer problems
- Responsible for maintaining inventory, ringing up merchandise and sales, and filling out paperwork.
Clinic Coach
Classic City Volleyball Club
Athens, GA
05.2021 - 10.2025
- Motivated and trained the athletes to fully develop their skills
- Develop and implement strategies to develop effective student athletes' physical fitness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice With A Concentration in Forensics
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA05.2024
Skills
- Leadership
- Detail Oriented
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Documentation And Reporting
- Criminal Law
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Customer Service
- Victim Advocacy
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Crime Victim Compensation Specialist
Cherokee Judicial Circuit
06.2024 - Current
Victim Advocate Intern
Hall County District Attorney's Office
01.2024 - 04.2024
Sales Lead/Teammate
Under Armour, Inc
06.2022 - 04.2024
Clinic Coach
Classic City Volleyball Club
05.2021 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice With A Concentration in Forensics
University of North Georgia